Somerset County's largest municipality (68,364 pop). Franklin HS Warriors, Rutgers University proximity, Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park, Van Wickle House. Median sale ~$575K.
A large, diverse township with options for every buyer. Suburban developments, historic hamlets, canal parkland, and a Rutgers-edge location.
Franklin Township is Somerset County's most populous community — a sprawling 46.88-square-mile township of 68,364 residents (2020) stretching from the Rutgers University edge near New Brunswick down to the rural southern county line. One of New Jersey's largest townships, it blends established neighborhoods, new construction, historic hamlets, and open space, and is among the state's most diverse places to live.
The median sale runs near $500K, with townhomes in the low $400s, single-family homes in the high $600s, and a range that runs from the $300s to $1.5M. Franklin runs its own school district, anchored by Franklin High School, and the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park threads through the township. Run under a township government and known for its schools, value, and variety, Franklin offers something for nearly every buyer.
Franklin draws buyers who want choice — from townhomes to estates, new construction to historic homes — at a range of prices, in a diverse township close to Rutgers, New Brunswick, and the highways. Its sheer variety is its defining strength.
From low-$400s townhomes to homes past $1M, Franklin offers one of the widest price ranges in the county.
Among New Jersey's most diverse communities, with a rich mix of cultures reflected in its neighborhoods and dining.
Bordering Rutgers and New Brunswick with quick access to Routes 27, 287, and 18, Franklin sits at a regional crossroads.
One of the county's broadest markets.
Larger single-family homes and newer construction, especially in the township's southern and western reaches.
Comparable to: Hillsborough, Bridgewater upper.
Single-family homes across the township's established neighborhoods — the heart of the Franklin market.
Comparable to: Somerville, Hillsborough.
Townhomes and condos, especially in and around the Somerset section — an attainable foothold near Rutgers.
Comparable to: North Plainfield, Manville.
A large township of distinct villages and sections:
The township's most populous section, centered on the Somerset community along Franklin and Hamilton — homes, townhomes, and shopping near Rutgers.
A suburban section in the township's south, popular for single-family neighborhoods and newer construction.
The township's older riverside villages, where historic homes sit near the canal and the Millstone River.
The scenic strip along the Delaware & Raritan Canal — towpath trails, water, and parkland threading through the township.
The township's eastern edge against New Brunswick and Rutgers — convenient for university affiliates and commuters.
"Franklin Township is Somerset County's most populous community — a sprawling 46.88-square-mile township of 68,364 from the Rutgers edge near New Brunswick to the rural southern county line. One of New Jersey's largest and most diverse townships, it blends established neighborhoods, new construction, and historic hamlets, at a median near $500K."
Franklin cross-shops with Somerville, Hillsborough, Bridgewater, and North Plainfield.
Town | Median | Population | Land Area |
|---|---|---|---|
Franklin Twp ★ | $500,000 | 68,364 | 46.88 mi² |
$490,000 | 12,098 | 2.37 mi² | |
$600,000 | 43,276 | 55.10 mi² | |
$682,000 | 45,331 | 32.36 mi² | |
$425,000 | 22,808 | 2.81 mi² |
★ Subject township. Sources: Somerset County government; U.S. Census. Franklin Township population 68,364 (2020 census), among New Jersey's largest; 46.88 sq mi land from the Rutgers edge near New Brunswick to the rural southern county line; a large, diverse community blending established neighborhoods, new construction, and historic hamlets, with the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park threading through; runs its own school district anchored by Franklin High School; a township government; median sale price approximately $500,000, with townhomes in the low $400s and single-family homes in the high $600s. Comparison figures approximate. Verify property-specific pricing with The Prodigy Team before contract.
A Township of Many Towns. Franklin's size means it lives like several communities — the busy Somerset section, suburban Franklin Park, and quiet historic hamlets each feel distinct.
Genuinely Diverse. Among New Jersey's most diverse townships, Franklin's cultural mix shows up in its neighborhoods, places of worship, and dining.
Parkland Through the Middle. The Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park gives the township miles of towpath trails and waterfront open space.
At the Crossroads. Bordering Rutgers and New Brunswick, with Routes 27, 287, and 18 close by, Franklin is well placed for commuters and university affiliates.
Schools + Government. Franklin runs its own school district, anchored by Franklin High School, under a township government.
Around $500K. Townhomes run in the low $400s, single-family homes in the high $600s, and the overall range spans the $300s to about $1.5M.
"Somerset" (ZIP 08873) is the largest community within Franklin Township and its population center — not a separate town. Franklin also includes Franklin Park, East Millstone, and part of Kingston.
Franklin runs its own school district, anchored by Franklin High School.
Being one of Somerset County's largest and most diverse towns, with a wide housing range, the D&R Canal State Park, and a location bordering Rutgers and New Brunswick.
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